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Even though I have retired from my farm broadcasting days and radio work, I still keep up on the latest happenings in agriculture. I get some farm publications yet and I get the emails from some of …

K-W Homecoming Week September 25-29

HOMECOMING 2023 Dress-Up Days: o Monday --- Dress Like a Parent Day o Tuesday --- Country vs. Country Club o Wednesday --- Barbie/Ken/Pink Day o Thursday --- Class Color Day o …

Letter from the Superintendent

I am so excited to be your new superintendent. I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of many community events over the summer. As I visit the local businesses, partake in celebrations, and explore …

Kenyon Rose Fest

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The Jewel Golf Club in Lake City is hosting a special golf event to raise awareness about domestic violence and thank first responders for their service to the public on Friday, October 13, 2023. …
I found this Minneapolis Moline tractor replica at a garage sale I took my wife to. I don’t intentionally do garage sales but occasionally an interesting item pops up. I am at that age where I do …
Fear can be in many different aspects of our life. It can be a fear of trying or doing something new or fear of not having enough money, time, new places, job loss, or failing relationships. We are …
Obituaries
Glen Kispert
Glen Kispert, age 94 of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, September 4, 2023. Glen LeRoy Kispert was born June 5, 1929, in Kenyon, Minnesota, to Roy and Gertrude (Hildebrandt) …
Sharon Kay Lee
Sharon Kay Lee, age 81 of Kenyon, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, September 9, 2023, at the Care Center of the Northfield Retirement Community. Sharon was born September 17, …
Richard "Duane" Aaland
Richard "Duane" Aaland passed on to his heavenly home Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus in Rochester, MN. Duane Aaland was born December 31, 1945, in Northfield, …
Robert Morris “Bob” Benson
Robert Morris “Bob” Benson was born November 25, 1931, in Wannaska, Minnesota to Elmer and Mabel (Torfin) Benson. He spent his childhood on the family farm, attending grades 1-8 at the 44 West …
Constance, ‘Connie’ Ruth Ione (Boraas) Voxland
Constance, ‘Connie’ Ruth Ione (Boraas) Voxland, 85, died Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home in Kenyon. Connie was born March 21, 1938 to Herman and Alma (Haugen) Boraas, and she attended …
Community
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 11th day of July 2023. The meeting was called to order by Mayor …
Lamentations: [ /lamənˈtāSHəns/ ] noun – the passionate expression of grief or sorrow; weeping. The original name of the book in Hebrew can be translated “Alas!” or “How,” giving the …
Community
An organized run through the Big Woods State Park is happening again this year! St John's United Church of Christ is once again planning the Big Woods Run, a race that takes runners through one of …
It's that time of year when Rose Fest is upon us. My question was, Why is it called Rose Fest, and how did it start? I met with some Gentlemen at the Senior Activity Center and asked them what they …
As I get older and closer to retirement, I begin to wonder how to take care of the treasures I have accumulated over the years. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure, and I am sure …
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Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains
(NAPSI)­—It’s what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible.   For Vesha Jamison, that journey began when doctors raised the flag that he needed …
All Things Duct Cleaning
(NAPSI)—There may be a problem lurking in your house that you can’t even see: dirty ducts. But that doesn’t have to be. The Issue Even with the proper use of filters, your home’s heating and …
Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state
Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state
Stacker examined how growing seasons have changed across every state with data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Gear Up for Respiratory Virus Season
(NAPSI)—Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your loved ones. How? Make sure you’re up to date on all of your …